US Bridges

Indian Lane over Truesdale Lake Outlet

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 5.2 MI SE Croton Falls · Structure no. 000000002265690

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Lane over Truesdale Lake Outlet is a wood or timber slab carrying Indian Lane over Truesdale Lake Outlet in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIndian Lane
CrossesTruesdale Lake Outlet
Location5.2 MI SE Croton Falls
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.28754, -73.55715
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2017)
Projected traffic188 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$220,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Lane over Truesdale Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Lane over Truesdale Lake Outlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Lane over Truesdale Lake Outlet carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indian Lane over Truesdale Lake Outlet?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Lane over Truesdale Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.